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Surgical dressing services

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound

  • Covered by Part B
  • After the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply)

Description

Surgical dressing services are the treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound.

Costs

After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your doctor's or other health care provider's services. You also pay a separate copayment for these services when you get them in a hospital outpatient setting .